Phyllis Mc Lellan Msn Cpps
About Phyllis Mc Lellan Msn Cpps
Phyllis Mc Lellan is a Manager of Clinical Risk and Patient Safety at McLaren Greater Lansing, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in patient safety and nursing education, she leads initiatives to enhance safety culture and prevent patient harm.
Work at McLaren Greater Lansing
Phyllis Mc Lellan has served as the Manager of Clinical Risk and Patient Safety at McLaren Greater Lansing since 2019. In this role, she leads multiple multidisciplinary committees that shape the safety culture within the organization. She manages over 400 occurrence files each month, utilizing data to guide performance improvement initiatives. Mc Lellan facilitates a 'good catch' program that acknowledges around 40 staff and providers monthly for their efforts in preventing patient harm. Additionally, she conducts weekly rounds to support staff and ensure effective communication regarding safety event reporting.
Previous Experience at Sparrow Health System
Prior to her current position, Mc Lellan worked at Sparrow Health System as a Patient Safety Specialist from 2016 to 2019. During her three years in this role, she focused on enhancing patient safety protocols and strategies within the organization. Her experience at Sparrow Health System contributed to her expertise in clinical risk management and patient safety.
Background in Nursing Education
Mc Lellan has a solid educational background in nursing. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Michigan State University, where she studied from 1995 to 1997. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Walden University between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, she holds an Associate's degree in Registered Nursing from Lansing Community College, which she completed from 1988 to 1993.
Leadership Roles and Initiatives
Throughout her career, Mc Lellan has held several leadership roles, including Director of Performance Improvement at the Michigan Health & Hospital Association's MHA Keystone Center from 2015 to 2016. She has developed initiatives such as a 'speak up for safety' platform and a rounding card designed to empower staff and providers in preventing patient harm. She also chairs the MHC Just Culture task force as part of the MHC Workplace Violence Prevention Coalition.
Teaching Experience at Lansing Community College
Mc Lellan has experience in academia as an Adjunct Faculty member in the Nursing department at Lansing Community College. She taught from 2001 to 2014, contributing to the education of future nursing professionals. Her teaching experience complements her extensive clinical background and enhances her understanding of patient safety and risk management.